2087) King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Israel: 25th Coin in the "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": A set of Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver (2 and 1 NIS) Coins issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC): Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021:

2087) King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Israel: 25th Coin in the "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": A set of Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver Coins (2 and 1 NIS) issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC): Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021:

KING SOLOMON AND THE QUEEN OF SHEBA:

This is the 25th Coin issued in the "Biblical Art" Commemorative Coin Series.

The story of the Queen of Sheba is told in the Bible, as well as in history books.

In the biblical story, the Queen of Sheba is not referred to by name. Rather, she is described as the Queen who came to Jerusalem to meet with King Solomon and assess the wisdom for which he was reputed:

"She came to test him with riddles" (1 Kings 10:1). King Solomon successfully solved the riddles for "Nothing was hidden from the king" (1 Kings 10:3).

The story of the Queen of Sheba is imbued with descriptions of King Solomon's greatness, his wealth and wisdom, the splendor and glory of the king's court and of the king himself.

All that the Queen of Sheba beheld at the King's palace and during the King's dinner surpassed her expectations, so much so, that she commented, "I have beheld that not even a half had been told to me. You have wisdom and goodness in excess of that which I have heard" (1 Kings 10:7).

In addition to her warm words, the Queen of Sheba brought fine gifts with her. On his behalf, King Solomon fully reciprocated and presented the Queen with "all her wish that she requested" (1 Kings 10:13).

While the Queen of Sheba's visit was to assess King Solomon's wisdom, it seems as though, behind the scenes, there was another reason for the state visit.

 King Solomon had been endeavoring to introduce a new sea trade route to the Far East, one which could be harmful for the desert tribes who were accustomed to transporting their merchandise by camel caravans. 

The purpose of the Queen of Sheba's visit may have been to stop this sea trade. According to 1 Kings 10:13, "King Solomon gave the Queen of Sheba all her wish", and the visit came to its conclusion with an agreement with the king.

The Ethiopian National Epic account, "Kebra Nagast" ("Glory of the Kings"), goes on to tell the story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, in detail. 

It is told that the King invited the Queen to dine with him, the day before she left, and asked that well-seasoned food be prepared for her, so as to make her very thirsty. 

When the Queen awoke in the night, thirsty, and drank water, the King leaped out from a hiding place, telling her that water was the most expensive commodity in his kingdom and she was to pay for it. The Queen conceded and from this meeting, she became pregnant. 

On the return journey to her land, she gave birth to their son, whom she called "Son of the Wise" and who also became known as "Menilek".

About the Kebra Negast: 

The Kebra Nagast, is a 14th-century national epic account written in Ge'ez by Is'haq Neburä-Id of Axum. 

The text, in its existing form, is at least 700 years old and is considered to be a historically reliable work. It is considered to hold the genealogy of the Solomonic dynasty, which followed the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

It contains an account of how the Queen of Sheba (Queen Makeda of Ethiopia) met King Solomon and about how the Ark of the Covenant came to Ethiopia with their son Menelik I (Menyelek). 

It also discusses the conversion of the Ethiopians from the worship of the Sun, Moon and stars to that of the "Lord God of Israel". 

The Kebra Nagast is not merely a literary work, but it is the repository of Ethiopian national and religious feelings.

The Coins:

On the Obverse of the Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver (2 and 1 NIS) Coins is  depicted the Israel State Emblem, Denomination/face value, the name of the issuing country - "Israel" in three languages  - (English, Hebrew and Arabic), Mint Year - "2021" and mint mark of the Jerusalem Mint.

The peripheral inscription reads - "King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba" (again in the three languages).

In the center, a decorative element representing one of the lions of gold is placed.

On the Reverse of the Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver (2 ans 1 NIS) Coins are depicted King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba in the King's palace. Also seen are the twelve lions of gold that decorated the steps leading up to King Solomon's throne.

The Coin has been issued in four variants - Two Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and two Silver (2 and 1 NIS):

i) The specifications of the 10 NIS Gold Coin are:

Country of issue: Israel; Year: 2021; Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba"; Denomination/Face Value: 10 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Metal Composition: .917 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 16.96 grams; Diameter/Size: 30.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 555 pieces; Mint: Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC); Mint Mark: Mem ("מ"); Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Legal Tender: The Coin is legal tender in Israel.

ii) The specifications of the 1 NIS Gold Coin are:

Country of issue: Israel; Year: 2021; Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba"; Denomination/Face Value: 1 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 1.244 grams; Diameter/Size: 13.92 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Mint: Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC);  Mint Mark: Mem ("מ"); Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Legal Tender: The Coin is legal tender in Israel.

iii) The specifications of the 2 NIS Silver Coin are:

Country of issue: Israel; Year: 2021; Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba"; Denomination/Face Value: 2 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.0 Oz or 31.1 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.7 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 2,800 pieces; Mint: Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC);  Mint Mark: Mem ("מ"); Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Legal Tender: The Coin is legal tender in Israel.

iv) The specifications of the 1 NIS Silver Coin are:

Country of issue: Israel; Year: 2021; Coin Series Theme: "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba"; Denomination/Face Value: 1 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 14.4 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.7 mm; Coin Quality: Proof-like; Mintage: 1,800 pieces; Mint: Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC);  Mint Mark: Star of David; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Legal Tender: The Coin is legal tender in Israel.

Other interesting posts from Israel:

1) 50 Years of Reunification of Israel: Israel's 69th anniversary 50 Shekel gold coin and 10 Shekel Silver coin issued on 01.08.2017:

2) Centenary of the Battle of Haifa, Israel: Eretz, fought in September 2018 by the Indian cavalry comprising Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers against German and Turkish troops: A commemorative stamp brought out by Israel Post on 06.02.2018:

3) Butterflies of Israel: A Series of Eight Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018)

4) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) , a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone

5) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series: Issue Year: 2019

6) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the Biblical Art series: Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

7) Ancient Roman Arenas (in Israel): A set of three Stamps issued by Israel Post on 19.12.2017

8) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

9) Flowers of Israel: A set of eight Silver Medals issued by Israel Coin and Medals Corporation (ICMC) featuring the - Poppy Anemone, Cyclamen, Common Narcissus, Bristly Hollyhock, Common Caper, Crown Daisies, Steven's Meadow Saffron and Dark Purple Iris: Issue Year: 2019

10) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations: A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2020

11) Concentration Camps, Liberation, Israel: 75 years ago (1945-2020): A commemorative postage stamp issued by Israel Post on Concentration Camps, Displaced Person's Camps and creation of Eretz Israel (The "Land of Israel"): Date of Stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

12) Mikve Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue:21.04.2020

13) 72nd Anniversary of Independence ("Yom Ha'atmaut"), Israel: Gold (10 NIS), Silver (2 NIS)) & Silver Proof-like (1 NIS) Coins issued on the theme - "Desert Agriculture"by ICMC (Israel Coins & Medals Corporation), Israel: Date of Coins issue: 20.04.2020

14) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

15) Shuvuot Holiday - "The Festival of Harvest", Israel: Gold, Silver and Bronze Variants of a State Medal brought out by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 1993

16) Authors and Poets, Israel: Three stamps of 2.50 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) each honour three eminent authors/poets of Israel -Haim Gouri (1923-2018), Amoz Oz (1939 - 2018) and Ronit Matalon (1959-2017): Date of stamps issue: 09.06.2020

17) Transportation in Israel: A compilation of 24 Stamps depicting various modes of transport, issued in this Stamp Sheet released by Israel Post: Stamp Set issue date: 26.06.2020

18) Murals in Israel: A set of three stamps of the values of 4.10 NIS, 5.00 NIS and 6.50 NIS issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020

19) Modern Jewish Art Mandalas, Israel: Stamps issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) on three Blessings - Kingship (2.50 NIS), Remembrances (7.40 NIS), Shofar (8.30 NIS): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020

20) Israel-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Coropration (ICMC) jas issued Gold and Si9lver State Medals of I(srael commemorating this historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

21) Israel-Bahrain Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver State Medals of Israel commemorating the historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

22) Agricultural Research Organisation - Volcani Centre Centennial (1921-2021), Israel: A Postage stamp of 5.00 New Israeli Shekel issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 09.02.2021

23) Remote Sensing Satellites in Israel: Three Postage Stamps issued by Israel Post showcasing three Remote Sensing Satellites orbiting over Earth: Date of Stamp set issue: 09.02.2021

24) Notable Personalities Bankote Series - 1969,Israel: 6th Series of Historical Banknotes: Four Silver replicas issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 2021

25) "NETBUL-2021" (01-31.03.2021), Israel: A Virtual National Philatelic Exhibition , held by Israel Philatelic Federation: A Souvenir Leaf

Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:

King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Israel: 25th Coin in the "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": A set of Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver (2 and 1 NIS) Coins issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corpn (ICMC): Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

Banknotes of Israel:

1) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

2) The "Gates Banknote Series (1975)," Israel: 7th issue by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) which has brought out this Silver Banknote Series, representing Banknotes that were in use in Israel over the years: Year of issue: 2021

"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:

1) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Mahane Yehuda Market", Jerusalem, Israel: "11th 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Coin Series" issued by "Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Coins minted by the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 14.06.2021

Israel Independence Day - "Endangered Animals in Israel" Coin Series:

1) "Endangered Animals in Israel", ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corpotation), Israel: Celebrating 73rd Anniversary of Israel's Independence: A set of 10 Shekel (Gold) and 1 & 2 Shekel Silver Coins issued on 01.06.2021

Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:

Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series:

1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017:

2) "Lion's Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Second Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018:

3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):

4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019
5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

6) Dung Gate, Israel: Sixth Coin in the Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series; Coin issue Year: 2020: Coin available from 15.01.2021

Birds of Israel Coin Series:

 1) Hoopoe: First coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

2) Warbler: Second Coin in the Birds of Israel Coin Series"

3) Vulture: Third coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

4) Lesser Kestrel: Fourth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

5) Goldfinch: Fifth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

6) Kingfisher: Sixth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

7) Sunbird: Seventh Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

8) Barn Owl: Eighth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:

1) Walls of Jerusalem: Third Coin in the Series Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint (2018)

2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)

3) The Western Wall, Israel: Sixth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2020

4) The "Mamilla Boulevard", Israel: Seventh Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Tld: Year of Coins issue: 2021

"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":
1) Old Jaffa, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coinsand Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint: Date of issue: 01.03.2020

2) Old Tiberias, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 02/2021

For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:

1) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and The Vatican: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by the Vatican Numismatic Service and Israel Post on 10.09.2019

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle-East:

1) Currency/coinage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 2) Currencies of the Middle East (3): Kuwaiti Dinar & Fils 

3) Coins/Currencies of the Middle East: Sultanate of Oman: Currency & Coinage: Rial and Baisa

4) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004): Celebrating his Birth Centenary by issue of a Commemorative Banknote of 100 Dirham by the Central Bank of the United arab Emirates on 28.11.2018

5) i) A 50 Jordanian Dinar Banknote from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ii) Other Banknotes from the 4th Series of Banknote issues from the Central Bank of Jordan

6) Islamic Republic of Iran: Currencies of the Middle-East (4): "Toman" will be the new currency in place of "Rial": Banknotes and Coins to be circulated shortly

7) New 5,000 Syrian Pounds (SYP) Banknotes, Syria: Banknotes printed by a Government Printing Press in Russia and circulated by the Central Bank of Syria: Date of Banknotes circulation: 24.01.2021

8) Banknotes of the State of Qatar: i) Brief History of the State of Qatar; ii)History of Qatari Monetary System; iii) History of Qatari Banknotes; iv) The Emblem/Coat of Arms of Qatar; v) Banknotes of the Fourth Series (2007)

9) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020

Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: the Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016  

3) 3rd India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS -III): Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India ii) A Commemorative Proof Coin set of two coins of the denominations of Rs. 500/- and Rs.10/- issued by the India Government Mint, Kolkata 

4) Currency of Tunisia, North Africa: Dinars & Milims (or Millimes)

5) a) Central Bank of West African States issues: the "Franc Financial Cooperation in Central Africa (FCFA) b) Bank of Central African Cooperation in Central Africa (FFCCA)

6) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia ("Nouvelle Calédonie" in French) - the CFP Franc.

7) Financial Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas territories in the Pacific & French Southern Territories of Antarctica "The Institut d'emission d'Outre-mer" (IEOM) for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna, and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

8) 2014 Emission of Banknotes for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et futuna and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

9) Currency and Coinage of Rwanda, East Africa: Francs and Centimes

10) Currency and Coinage of Kenya: Shillings and Cents

11) Coinage and Currency of Mozambique: Metacal (Meticais) and Centavos)

12) Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos): Silver & Gold 1500 Shilling coins issued by Tanzania through Coin Invest Trust (CIT) 2018

13) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

14) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India

15) Archosauria (The Rise of the Dinosaurs): "Natura series" of Five Gold Coins from the "Palaeontology Collection": A set of Gold Coins brought out by the South african Mint in 2018

16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018

‎17) Sudan: A 100 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Central Bank of Sudan by End February 2019‎

‎18) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination‎

‎ ‎‎19) South Africa: "The Big Five Silver Coin Series": 1) First Coin in the Series brought out by the South African Mint features the African Elephant on a Five Rand Coin as the first variant issued in 02/2019: 2) Later Coin issues will feature the Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros and the Buffalo‎

‎20) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

‎21) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010) , Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎

22) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

23) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

24) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selecti9ve Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

25) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

26) Okapi, Republic of Rwanda: 14th Coin in the "Rwandan Wildlife African Ounce Coin Series"which commenced in 2008: Year of Coin issue: 2021

27) "Bocca Della Verita" (or "The Mouth of Truth"), Republic of Benin: A 10,000 Francs CFA Coin issued by Benin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2021

28) The Ancient Pyramid of Khafre (Egypt), Djibouti: A 250 Franc Silver Coin in a 3-D Pyramidical shape, recreates the Pyramid in all its magnificent beauty: Year of Coin issue: 2021

29) The "Hatched Series - VELOCIRAPTOR, Republic of Chad: A 2 Oz Silver Coin shows a Velociraptor Dinosaur emerging from the shell while its body stays curledwithin the egg: Coin branded by Precious Metals Collectors (PMC): Year of Coin issue: 2021

30) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf pf Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:

1) "The Divine Comedy - Inferno", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): A 5000Francs CFA Silver Coin minted by Mint XXI (MInt 21), Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) The Divine Comedy - Paradiso", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): The second Coin in Dante's Trilogy - "Inferno", "Purgatorio" & "Paradiso": 5000 & 10000 Francs CFA Silver Coins minted by Mint XXI, Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2021